Calculated Industries Scale Master Classic User manual

Multi-Scale Digital Plan Measure
SCALE MASTER®CLASSIC V2.0
User’s Guide

Preliminary Information
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Key Definitions/Functions . . . . . .4
Adjusting the Wheel . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the Scale Master Classic
Imperial/Metric Modes . . . . . . . . 10
“Rolling”a Measurement. . . . . . . 11
Built-in Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Changing Measurement Units . . 16
Bell On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Converting Between Scales . . . . 16
Locking Scale Settings. . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Counter . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using Memory Function. . . . . . . 19
Finding Area & Volume . . . . . . . . 21
Setting Custom Scales. . . . . . . . . 25
Using Custom Scale/Ruler . . . . . 27
Appendix
Common Questions . . . . . . . . . .28
Additional Calculator
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
LimitedWarranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction
The Scale Master®Classic Multi-
Scale Digital Plan Measure has been
specifically designed to simplify
take-offs from architectural and engi-
neering drawings.
◆Takes linear measurements of
any shape
◆Finds rectangular areas and
volumes
◆Converts between scales and
dimensions
◆Built-in push button counter
◆Subtract function
◆Six Custom Scales that let you
define and roll in any scale
PRELIMINARYINFORMATION
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Key Definitions/Functions
[Off/On] – Power On/Off switch
Turns power On or Off. Turning
power Off clears the display and all
values previously stored in memo-
ry. Turning the unit Off does not
clear scales or modes.
[Lock] – Lock switch
Locks the mode and scale so that they
cannot inadvertently be changed. It
is advised to operate in the locked
position unless you are specifically
setting or changing scales.
[Subtract/Count] – Subtract key
Used to perform four functions:
1) when this key is held down
while you are rolling, the unit will
subtract the rolled distance from
any previously rolled distances or
from zero;2) when in Count mode,
used to increase the count value by
one (pressing [Reset] will clear the
count); 3) when in the program-
ming mode for height or custom
scales,used to decrement the flash-
ing value; 4) when holding key
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down turning unit on will switch
unit between Imperial and Metric
units.
[Rcl] – Recall key
Used to recall stored values.When
you press [Rcl] [Rcl], the last value
rolled is displayed.
[Mode] – Mode key
Used to toggle between the fol-
lowing scale modes (in sequence):
1) Architectural (ARCH);
2) Engineering 1 (ENG 1)
3) Engineering 2 (ENG 2);
4) Custom (CUSTOM)
5) Count (COUNT).
When in programming mode, this
key moves the cursor back to the
previous field or digit.
[Scale] – Scale key
Used to toggle between the various
scales within each scale mode.
When in the programming mode
for height or custom scales,this key
moves the cursor forward to the
next field or digit to be pro-
grammed.
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[M1+] – Memory Add key
Adds the displayed value to memo-
ry. When this key is pressed, the
value on the display is added to
memory, the display clears to “0”
and an indicator (M) lights.When in
the programming mode for height
or custom scales,this key advances
the flashing digit or units.
[M2x] – Memory Add key
Stores displayed value in memory.
When this key is pressed,the value
on the display is added to memory,
the display clears to“0”and an indi-
cator (M) lights.
[Reset] — Reset key
Resets the display to zero.When
pressed simultaneously with an-
other key,it clears the value of that
register (for example, [Reset] [M1+]
clears the value stored in the mem-
ory register).
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[Reset] [Subtract] — Full Reset
Press keys simultaneously. Used to
clear all registers and reset the unit
to initial default values. This
keystroke does not work in the
Count Mode.
[Subtract] [Mode] — Units of Measurement
Switches between different units
of measurement and converts the
displayed value.The units of mea-
surement switch in this order:
(Imperial Mode) feet and inches,
decimal feet,decimal inches,yards,
meters. In Metric Mode, the order
is:millimeters,meters,kilometers.
[Reset] [Rcl] — Clear All Memory
Press keys simultaneously. Clears
all memory registers (the [M1+],
[M2x], and height registers).
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[Rcl] [M2x] — Area/Volume
Used to calculate area and
volume:
1) The first press displays the
linear value stored in the [M2x]
memory register.
2) The second press calculates
and displays the area,
multiplying the two linear
values stored in the memory
registers ([M1+], [M2x]).
3) If a height is stored, the third
press calculates and displays
the volume. If no height is
stored,displays the linear value
stored.
4) If a height is stored, the fourth
press displays the height value.
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Adjusting the Wheel
The Celcon®polymer wheel can be
adjusted for each user’s preference.To
adjust the wheel,take a small,flat-head
jeweler’s screwdriver and slightly
rotate the screw located near the
wheel tip. Rotating the screw about
1/4 to 1/3 turn should be sufficient.
Rotating the screw within those two
values should adjust the wheel
between free spinning (which is too
loose) to skidding (which is too tight).
Rotate to Adjust Wheel
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Imperial/Metric Modes
The Scale Master Classic is set up to
use Imperial (English) dimensional
units by default. The Scale Master
Classic can be set up to use Metric
scales by using the following se-
quence:
1) Turn unit off via switch.
2) Press and hold [Subtract/Count] key.
3) Turn unit on via switch.
4) Release [Subtract/Count] key.
While in Metric mode, MET will re-
main lit in the scale box.
Repeat the procedure above to
switch back to Imperial mode.
USING THE SCALE MASTER CLASSIC
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“Rolling” a Measurement
To take a measurement with the Scale
Master Classic:
1) Switch the unit on. If the
display does not show zero (0),
press the [Reset] key to clear
the display.
2) Select your mode by pressing the
[Mode] key.Then press the [Scale]
key to select your scale.
3) Begin rolling.The display will reg-
ister your measurements.When
you roll the unit,be sure to hold
the unit upright (see picture on
next page).
Also make sure you start and
stop at the exact points you are
measuring. Otherwise your roll
may not be accurate (see pic-
ture on next page).
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We suggest several practice runs with
the Scale Master Classic so that you
can become comfortable with the
unit and develop your rolling tech-
nique.
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4) To store your measurement,
press one of the memory keys
([M1+] or [M2x]).
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Built-In Scales
Imperial (English) Units
Architect Engineer I Engineer II
ARCH ENGI ENGII
1 foot= 1 inch= 1 inch=
1/32” 10.0’ 300.0’
1/16” 20.0’ 333.3’
3/32” 30.0’ 400.0’
1/8” 40.0’ 416.6’
3/16” 50.0’ 500.0’
1/4” 60.0’ 583.3’
3/8” 83.3’ 600.0’
1/2” 100.0’ 625.0’
3/4” 166.6’ 666.6’
1/1 (1”) 200.0’ 750.0’
3/2 (1 1/2”) 250.0’ 1,000.0’
2/1 (2”) 1,200.0’
3/1 (3”) 2,000.0’
4/1 (4”) 3,000.0’
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Metric Units
Architect Engineer I Engineer II
ARCH ENGI ENGII
1: 1 1: 100.0 1: 1,000
1: 2 1: 125.0 1: 1,250
1: 3 1: 150.0 1: 1,500
1: 4 1: 200.0 1: 1,625
1: 5 1: 250.0 1: 2,000
1: 10 1: 300.0 1: 2,500
1: 20 1: 400.0 1: 5,000
1: 25 1: 500.0 1: 6,000
1: 30 1: 10k
1: 40 1: 12.5k
1: 50 1: 20k
1: 75 1: 25k
1: 50k
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Changing Measurement Units
Press [Subtract/Count] [Mode] simulta-
neously to switch to the next avail-
able units of measurement.Each key
press will switch to the next units of
measurement on this list:
Imperial Mode — Feet-Inch,Decimal
Feet,Decimal Inches,Yards,Meters;
Metric Mode — Millimeters,Meters,
Kilometers.
Bell On/Off
To toggle the bell sound on or off,
press [Reset] [Scale] simultaneously.
Converting Between Scales
The Scale Master Classic can auto-
matically convert values between
scales. For example, 20 feet rolled in
1/16” scale will be converted to 10
feet in 1/8”scale.You may want to roll
a value in one scale and then add that
exact value (unconverted) in another
scale.
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1) Roll a value and press [M1+].Press
[Scale] to change scales.
2) Roll another value and press
[M1+].
3) Press [Rcl] [M1+] to recall the com-
bined total.
You can also convert values from
Imperial Units (English) to meters
within the Imperial mode. Press
[Subtract/Count] and [Mode] simultane-
ously to switch to other units of mea-
surement,including meters.
Note: You cannot convert values when
changing Imperial/Metric modes.
Locking Scale Settings
Your Scale Master Classic comes
equipped with a lock switch that
prevents inadvertently changing
drawing scales. When the lock is
activated, a lock symbol will be
displayed in the LCD. While active, the
Scale and Mode cannot be revised
(other than removal of the battery).
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Using the Counter
You can use the [Subtract/Count] key to
count items such as electrical outlets,
drains,etc.
Press [Mode] until you find the Count
mode.Then press the [Subtract /Count]
key to count the items.
You can use the [M1+] and [M2x] mem-
ory keys to store or accumulate the
counts for two different items. After
you have a count value,press [M1+] to
store it. You can then count more
items and press [M1+] to continue
accumulating the count value.You can
use the same process to store and
accumulate counts in the [M2x] mem-
ory register.
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Using the Memory Function
The memory function allows you to
add rolled or counted values. But
you cannot add dimensioned
(rolled) and undimensioned (count-
ed) values.
To add rolled values:
1) Roll the first value*.Press [M1+].
The display resets to “0,”the
memory indicator (M) lights and
the value is added to memory.
2) Roll the next value.Press [M1+].
This value is added to your pre-
vious value stored in memory.
3) You can continue to add values
using the [M1+] key. Press [Rcl]
[M1+] to review the total in mem-
ory.
*For Count values,you must press the
[Subtract/Count] key to count your
value.Press [M1+] to add this value to
memory.
The annunciator “M” will display
when a value is stored in memory.
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Other memory function keystrokes
[Rcl] [M1+]
or
[Rcl] [M2x]
Displays the value stored in the
memory register.
[Reset] and [M1+] simultaneously
or
[Reset] and [M2x] simultaneously
Clears the value stored in the mem-
ory register.
[Reset] and [Rcl] simultaneously
Clears values stored in memory reg-
isters (the [M1+], [M2x], and height
registers).
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